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Perspectives on Elmore Leonard

Author : Andrew J. Rausch
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476680026

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Perspectives on Elmore Leonard by Andrew J. Rausch Pdf

American crime novelist Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) has a voice that is original and immediately recognizable. This collection of original interviews with fellow authors, filmmakers, collaborators and critics covers all things Leonard, from analyses of characterization and dialogue in his writing to his many screen adaptations. What makes Leonard's work more cinematic than that of other talented contemporaries is his deceptively simplistic method of description that still manages to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The unique perspectives in this collection discuss many of Leonard's 44 novels, including those that have been adapted to television and motion pictures like Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Jackie Brown.

Perspectives on Elmore Leonard

Author : Andrew J. Rausch
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476646121

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Perspectives on Elmore Leonard by Andrew J. Rausch Pdf

American crime novelist Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) has a voice that is original and immediately recognizable. This collection of original interviews with fellow authors, filmmakers, collaborators and critics covers all things Leonard, from analyses of characterization and dialogue in his writing to his many screen adaptations. What makes Leonard's work more cinematic than that of other talented contemporaries is his deceptively simplistic method of description that still manages to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The unique perspectives in this collection discuss many of Leonard's 44 novels, including those that have been adapted to television and motion pictures like Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Jackie Brown.

Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780061843396

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Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing by Elmore Leonard Pdf

"These are the rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story."—Elmore Leonard For aspiring writers and lovers of the written word, this concise guide breaks down the writing process with simplicity and clarity. From adjectives and exclamation points to dialect and hoopetedoodle, Elmore Leonard explains what to avoid, what to aspire to, and what to do when it sounds like "writing" (rewrite). Beautifully designed, filled with free-flowing, elegant illustrations and specially priced, Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing is the perfect writer's—and reader's—gift.

Get Shorty

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061807381

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Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard Pdf

“A Hollywood hit….Taut, inimitable prose and characters who could have only sprung from the mind of Elmore Leonard.” —Detroit News The Chicago Tribune has dubbed Elmore Leonard, “the coolest, hottest writer in America.” In the same league as the legendary great ones—John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain—the “King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times) demonstrates his remarkable mastery with Get Shorty, one of the most adored of his forty-plus novels. The basis of the hit movie starring John Travolta and Danny DeVito, Get Shorty chronicles the over-the-top, sometimes violent Hollywood misadventures of a Florida mob loan shark who chases a deadbeat client all the way to Tinseltown and decides to stick around and make movies. Get Shorty’s shylock protagonist, Chili Palmer, is a truly inspired creation—as memorable as another unforgettable Leonard hero, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of the hit TV series Justified—and readers will relish his moves and countermoves in this electrifying, funny, bullet train-paced winner from “the greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever!” (New York Times Book Review)

The Hot Kid

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061827860

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The Hot Kid by Elmore Leonard Pdf

The undisputed master of the crime novel strikes again with this powerfully entertaining story, set in 1920s Oklahoma, that introduces one of the toughest lawmen ever to come out of the west. . . . Carlos Webster was 15 the day he witnessed his first murder—but it wouldn’t be his last. It was also his first introduction to the notorious gunman, Emmet Long. By the time Carlos is 20, he’s being sworn in as a deputy United States marshal and now goes by the name Carl. As for Emmet, he’s robbing banks with his new partner, the no-good son of an oil millionaire. Carl Webster and Emmet Long may be on opposite sides of the law but their long-time game of cat and mouse will turn them both into two of the most famous names in crime and punishment.

Get Dutch!

Author : Paul Clarence Challen
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Detective and mystery stories, American
ISBN : 9781550224221

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Get Dutch! by Paul Clarence Challen Pdf

This first full-length biography of crime novelist Elmore "Dutch" Leonard in more than a decade includes in-depth interviews with Leonard himself, as well as academics who have studies Leonard and his place in the literary world. Photos.

10 Rules of Writing

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781780223636

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10 Rules of Writing by Elmore Leonard Pdf

The classic, must-have guide for every aspiring or successful writer from one of America's most respected authors. "These are rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story." - Elmore Leonard For aspiring writers and lovers of the written word, this concise guide breaks down the writing process with simplicity and clarity. From adjectives and exclamation points to dialect and what he calls 'hooptedoodle', Elmore Leonard explains what to avoid, what to aspire to, and what to do when it sounds like "writing" (rewrite). Beautifully designed, filled with free-flowing, elegant illustrations, and specially priced, ELMORE LEONARD'S 10 RULES OF WRITING is the perfect writer's - and reader's - guide.

Rum Punch

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061833052

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Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard Pdf

“Powerful…clever…astonishing…a delicious read.” —Detroit Free Press Rum Punch is classic Elmore Leonard—the electrifying thriller that served as the basis for the acclaimed film Jackie Brown by director Quentin Tarantino, starring Pam Grier, Robert DeNiro, and Samuel L. Jackson. Leonard’s story of a not-altogether-blameless flight attendant on the run from her vicious gun-running sometime employer who sees her as a troublesome loose end, Rum Punch is “the King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times) at his sharpest and most ingeniously entertaining. In fact, People magazine calls it, “Leonard’s best work. He brilliantly reaffirms his right to the title of America’s finest crime fiction writer.” Enjoy this sensational noir winner from the creator of the character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, lately of TV’s hit series Justified, and see why the great Elmore Leonard stands tall in the company of America’s most legendary crime fiction masters: John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, et al.

Hombre

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780223667

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Hombre by Elmore Leonard Pdf

A classic tale of the American west from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author. John Russell has been raised as an Apache. Now he's on his way to live as a white man. But when the stagecoach passengers learn who he is, they want nothing to do with him. That is, until outlaws ride down on them and they must rely on Russell's guns and his ability to lead them out of the desert. He can't ride with them, but they must walk with him or die...

The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry

Author : Brian K. Hemphill
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780595603893

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The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry by Brian K. Hemphill Pdf

THE ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTISTRY identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic disciplines. Whether you are a writer, visual artist, or a performer, learning the fundamental elements will help you unlock your full artistic potential and create art that is more expressive, dramatic, and engaging. Hundreds of relevant art examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, and scientists inform the pages of THE ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTISTRY. Authors, painters, sculptors, dancers, and artists from nearly every creative field provide knowledge and insight into many different forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and various hybrid art forms. For advanced artists and art professionals looking to bring depth and nuance to their work, THE ELEMENTS OF CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTISTRY presents thirty-six new elements that branch from the nine root elements and offer additional avenues of exploration for a lifetime of artistic development. For the art critic, it also presents a fundamental basis on which to evaluate artistic work of any domain. Even the non-artist who possesses a general love for art will develop a deeper appreciation of art by understanding the nine root elements.

Bandits

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061828188

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Bandits by Elmore Leonard Pdf

“Almost unbearable suspense. Leonard has produced another winner.” —People A wild ride with “the coolest, hottest writer in America” (Chicago Tribune), Bandits has everything Elmore Leonard fans love: non-stop thrills, unexpected twists and turns, unforgettable characters, and the most razor-sharp dialogue being rapidly exchanged anywhere in the crime fiction genre. Leonard stands tall among the all-time greats (John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain) and towers far above most of the writers currently plying the noir fiction trade. The master who created U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, currently of the hit TV series Justified, is at the top of his game, ensnaring readers in an ingenious plot hatched by a former jewel thief and a radical ex-nun to scam millions from a sadistic Nicaraguan colonel. In fact, the Philadelphia Inquirer says Bandits “may well be his best.” Read it and decide for yourself.

Pagan Babies

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061834226

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Pagan Babies by Elmore Leonard Pdf

Pagan Babies is classic crime fiction from the master of suspense, New York Times bestselling author Elmore Leonard. Father Terry Dunn thought he'd seen everything on the mean streets of Detroit, but that was before he went on a little retreat to Rwanda to evade a tax-fraud indictment. Now the whiskey-drinking, Nine Inch Nails T-shirt-wearing padre is back trying to hustle up a score to help the little orphans of Rwanda. But the fund-raising gets complicated when a former tattletale cohort pops up on Terry's tail. And then there's the lovely Debbie Dewey. A freshly sprung ex-con turned stand-up comic, Debbie needs some fast cash, too, to settle an old score. Now they're in together for a bigger payoff than either could finagle alone. After all, it makes sense...unless Father Terry is working a con of his own.

Be Cool

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061804861

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Be Cool by Elmore Leonard Pdf

Get Shorty’s Chili Palmer is back in Be Cool, a classic novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Elmore Leonard. But this time it’s no more Mr. Nice Guy. After a smash hit and a flop, B-movie-producer Chili Palmer is looking for another score. Lunching with a record company executive, Chili's exploring a hot new idea—until the exec, a former "associate" from Chili's Brooklyn days, gets whacked. Segue from real life to reel life. Chili's found his plot. It's a slam-bang opener: the rubout of a record company mogul. Cut to an ambitious wannabe singer named Linda Moon. She has attitude and a band. She's perfect. Zoom in to reality. Linda's manager thinks Chili's poaching and he's out to get even, with the help of his switch-hitting Samoan bodyguard. But somebody else beat them to the punch, as Chili discovers when he gets home and finds a corpse at his desk. Somebody made a mistake...

Cuba Libre

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780223735

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Cuba Libre by Elmore Leonard Pdf

The New York Times bestselling author of BE COOL and GET SHORTY. War in Cuba isn't Ben Tyler's concern. Still, sailing mares and guns into Havana harbor in 1898 - right past the submerged wreckage of the U.S. battleship Maine - may not be the smartest thing the recently prison-sprung horse wrangler ever did. Neither is shooting one of the local Guardia, though the pompous peacock deserved it. Now Tyler's sitting tight in a vermin-infested Cuban stockade waiting to face a firing squad. But he's not dying until he gets the money he's owed from a two-timing American sugar baron. And there's one smart, pistol-hot lady at the rich man's side who could help Ben get everything he's got rightfully coming...even when the whole damn island's going straight to hell.

Labrava

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061830006

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Labrava by Elmore Leonard Pdf

New York Times bestselling author Elmore Leonard delivers his trademark blend of action, sex, violence, humor, and hard-boiled suspense in this thrilling crime classic, LaBrava. Joe La Brava is an ex–Secret Service agent who gets mixed up in a South Miami Beach scam involving a redneck former cop, a Cuban hit man who moonlights as a go-go dancer, and a one-time movie queen whose world is part make-believe, part deadly dangerous. Fast-moving, pitch-perfect, and utterly irresistible, LaBrava is, “vintage Leonard: a blend of the true-to-life and the totally make-believe, the cinematic and the suspenseful, the world we know and a whole lot of worlds we’re glad we don’t. Only Leonard can concoct such a potent cocktail.” (USA Today).